Weather
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Rain turns to snow across much of Wisconsin
Heavy rain will turn to snowfall in much of the state this evening and into Wednesday.
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With maple syrup season coming early, Wisconsin specialist wants to tap into state’s full potential
During a strangely warmer winter that made maple trees ready to share their sap earlier than usual, a Wisconsin forestry outreach specialist found a constant: The state still has a lot of trees ripe for tapping.
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‘Record-breaker by far’: Wisconsin sees its warmest winter on record
This winter is officially the warmest on record in Wisconsin in 130 years. The statewide average temperature was nearly 10 degrees above normal at 28.3 degrees Fahrenheit from December through February.
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Climate change is causing more flooding. Here’s how Wisconsinites can protect themselves.
Some people may want to consider flood insurance to safeguard their property and pocketbook. Here’s what you need to know.
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Forecast calls for record high temperatures in parts of Wisconsin
Milwaukee and Madison are expected to “easily” break record high temperatures this week.
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Wildfire season in Wisconsin has started amid unseasonably warm winter
The state Department of Natural Resources is asking residents to avoid burning because of high fire danger across Wisconsin.
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Yes, in Green County, they taper icy roads with a cheese-making byproduct
In Green County, on the southern border of Wisconsin, trucks this winter are responding to icy roads by spreading a salty, watery byproduct from a local cheesemaker.
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Wisconsin on track to have warmest winter ever recorded
Wisconsin is on track to have its warmest winter ever recorded. But we won’t know the full extent of the season’s economic and ecological impact for several more weeks.
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Birkie ski race forges ahead despite lack of snow
The largest cross-country ski race in North America will still be held later this month, but race organizers announced Monday that skiers will race on a shortened course over several days for its 50th anniversary.
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Wisconsin’s first recorded February tornados leave injuries, property damage
Crews continue to survey the damage after winter tornados near Edgerton left injuries, property damage and power outages in their wake. The storm were the first tornados ever recorded during the month of February in Wisconsin, according to the National Weather Service.